Countryside retreats, world heritage sites and breath-taking parks await visitors in the UK's East Midlands.

(Malaga airports

?Málaga(AGP)

How far from city centre:6 miles

?Granada(GRX)

How far from city centre:48 miles

)East Midlands airports

?Birmingham Intl(BHX)

How far from city centre:37 miles

?East Midlands(EMA)

How far from city centre:6 miles

?Sheffield(DSA)

How far from city centre:41 miles

LDistance:1128 miles

Travelling to and from the airports

Flights from Malaga

Malaga International Airport (otherwise known as Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport) is one of the busiest airports in Spain after Madrid-Barajas, Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. Although there are three terminals, most flights depart from the newer Terminal 3, which was designed by the architect Bruce S. Fairbanks and inaugurated in 2010.

Many low cost airlines operate from Malaga, meaning there are regular cheap flights from Malaga to East Midlands. The airport's busiest months are from June to September, with daily flights connecting with the rest of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and North America. There are plenty of shops, bars and restaurants on-site to keep you entertained while you wait for your flight.

Travel to Malaga airport

Malaga International Airport is situated 5 miles southwest of Malaga and 3 miles north of Torremolinos. Flights from Malaga to East Midlands are most likely to leave from Terminal 3. There are various ways to travel to the airport. From Malaga Bus Station and the city centre you can take the A Express bus service and from Marbella, Estepona and Algeciras, the Direct Express bus service. From places further afield, such as Granada, Seville, Almeria or Cordoba, the Direct Bus runs frequent services. Terminal 3 is also connected to Malaga city centre via the Renfe Malaga Airport Train on the Malaga Cercanias Line. Alternatively, taxis or shared transfers can be pre-booked online.

Arriving in East Midlands

The East Midlands is made up of several counties in England including Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Visitors can unwind in the stunning Peak District National Park, one of the oldest national parks in the UK and an area of unspoilt beauty. The park is ideal for walking, horse-riding or wildlife watching and for accessing the caves of limestone at Castleton in Derbyshire. The region is brimming with historical sights such as Calke Abbey and Lincoln Cathedral and boasts an assortment of traditional country houses nestled amid rolling green countryside. Beer aficionados will love the National Brewery Centre at Burton-Upon-Trent, while Robin Hood fans can explore Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire.

Travelling to the city centre

Flights to East Midlands from Malaga arrive at East Midlands International Airport, which is connected to many different towns and cities in the heart of England via the M1 motorway, the A42 (between Birmingham and East Midlands), the A50 (between Stoke and East Midlands) and the A453 (between Nottingham and East Midlands). The airport has an array of parking facilities including short stay, long stay and pick up zones close to the terminal. If you choose to take public transport, the airport's Skylink and Airlink bus services link the airport with train stations at Derby, Nottingham and East Midlands Parkway.